Subject

English Grammar

English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.

Quizzes in English Grammar

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for On the whole?

in small pieces
under a table
considering everything

Correct answer(s):

considering everything

Idioms & Phrases

How should we understand Give away?

to give something for free or reveal a secret
to keep hidden
to buy again

Correct answer(s):

to give something for free or reveal a secret

Idioms & Phrases

What is the correct meaning of Keep it up?

to stop trying
to hide your work
to continue doing well

Correct answer(s):

to continue doing well

Idioms & Phrases

What does someone mean by saying Go on?

to stop at once
to fall down
to continue or happen

Correct answer(s):

to continue or happen

Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom or phrase Know by sight mean?

to know very closely
to recognize someone or something by seeing
to hear without seeing

Correct answer(s):

to recognize someone or something by seeing

Idioms & Phrases

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Go through?

to avoid completely
to experience or examine carefully
to throw away

Correct answer(s):

to experience or examine carefully

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning best matches Learn by heart?

to memorize
to forget quickly
to draw carefully

Correct answer(s):

to memorize

Idioms & Phrases

What is the best meaning for Good for nothing?

useless
very helpful
full of energy

Correct answer(s):

useless

Idioms & Phrases

Choose the correct meaning of Leave out.

to add extra
to paint over
to not include

Correct answer(s):

to not include

Idioms & Phrases

Which option is closest in meaning to Have a good time?

to feel worried
to arrive late
to enjoy yourself

Correct answer(s):

to enjoy yourself

Idioms & Phrases

In everyday English, what does Let down mean?

to lift up
to disappoint
to help greatly

Correct answer(s):

to disappoint

Idioms & Phrases

When you see Have second thoughts in a sentence, what does it mean?

to become certain
to start doubting a decision
to count twice

Correct answer(s):

to start doubting a decision

Idioms & Phrases

Which option explains Look into?

to examine or investigate
to ignore
to shout at

Correct answer(s):

to examine or investigate

Idioms & Phrases

Which meaning is correct for Help yourself?

to take what you need or want
to refuse food
to hide from others

Correct answer(s):

to take what you need or want

Idioms & Phrases

What is meant by Look out?

to fall asleep
to whisper
to be careful

Correct answer(s):

to be careful

Idioms & Phrases

In Grade 6 English, what does In common mean?

kept secret
very rare
shared by two or more people or things

Correct answer(s):

shared by two or more people or things

Idioms & Phrases

A Grade 6 student reads Look up to. What does it mean?

to look down on
to admire or respect
to forget

Correct answer(s):

to admire or respect

Idioms & Phrases

Select the meaning of In detail.

very briefly
with full information
with no facts

Correct answer(s):

with full information

Idioms & Phrases

Which choice gives the best meaning of Make room for?

to create space for someone or something
to close a room
to make noise

Correct answer(s):

to create space for someone or something

Idioms & Phrases

Which simple meaning fits In general?

usually or as a whole
only once
in secret

Correct answer(s):

usually or as a whole